My church* hired a new pastor, and things are rockin’ and rollin’ (not literally). Many changes are taking place, for which I am grateful, excited to be part of, and will tell you about the ones that are relevant to this blog.
This room is called the “multipurpose room”. For quite a few years, it was used as a “pilot room”, i.e. “Pile it in there”. When the junk was finally all gone, several of us put our heads together to find a way to make the room feel warm and welcoming, and to truly serve multiple purposes.
Someone brought in comfy furniture for one end, and then I was allowed to go at it with paint.
Lots of climbing up and down to study and decide where to place the next branches and twigs, what to fatten, what to twist a bit more, etc.
When I got to the end of my breakfast (made it until 2:30), it looked like this.
So many decisions. So slow. Here’s what remains: more branches, more twigs, darken/lighten so it creates depth and layering, add texture, add leaves, add a few birds, moss, grasses. . . ?
Good thing it is indoors, because this is a rainy rainy rainy week.
*Three Rivers First Baptist Church (Why are Baptist churches always “first”? Is there a “second” planned?)
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That is spectacular, Jana! It looks like a real tree is sprouting right there in the room! I can’t wait to see what you do with it.
Thanks, Michelle! It is a little tedious to paint, but I want it to enhance the room, to make it more inviting.
Yep, in Philadelphia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenth_Presbyterian_Church
You have a true MULT-purpose room! Love it!
Sharon, I skimmed the article and slammed on the brakes when I saw that the architect’s name was John MacArthur!
The last photo of your painting is so realistic, I thought it was actually a tree in there.
Oh my goodness, Stacey—thank you! Realism and believability is always my goal.
What a perfect touch to a boring, monochrome room! I know your mural will brighten up that room and make it warm and inviting. I can’t wait to see the finished product!
What will that room be used for?
And yes, I have heard of a “Second Baptist Church.” There’s even a famous church back east called “Tenth Presbyterian Church.” I wonder what happened to the first nine?
Sharon, “Tenth Pres. . .”??? That’s so funny!!
Multi-purposes: Bible study, council meetings, job interviews, men’s group, a place to hang out with coffee before church, a place to paint murals!